HomeMy WebLinkAboutORD 2001-12 - Employer-Paid DentalORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF GEORGETOWN,
TEXAS ("CITY") AMENDING PERSONNEL POLICY NO.
330 RELATING TO INSURANCE PROGRAMS FOR CITY
EMPLOYEES; PROVIDING A REPEALING CLAUSE AND
SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND SETTING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
WHEREAS, as part of the Fiscal Year 2000/2001 Annual Operating Plan of the
City of Georgetown, the City Council allocated additional funds to be used for employee
benefits; and
WHEREAS, the City Council hereby finds it to be in the public's best interest to
revise the City's Personnel Policy concerning insurance programs as provided herein
for purposes of promoting employee retention and morale; and
WHEREAS, the caption of this ordinance was printed in the Williamson County
Sun on January 17, 2001, in compliance with the City Charter of the City of
Georgetown.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF GEORGETOWN, TEXAS, THAT:
SECTION 1. The facts and recitations contained in the preamble of this
ordinance are hereby found and declared to be true and correct, and are incorporated
by reference herein and expressly made a part hereof, as if copied verbatim. The City
Council hereby finds that this ordinance implements the following element(s) of the
Century Plan Policy Plan and that the enactment of this ordinance is not inconsistent or
in conflict with any other Century Plan Policies, as required by Section 2.03 of the
Administrative Chapter the Policy Plan:
® Facilities and Services Focus End 13.02 — The City has a high level of employee
satisfaction and retention.
SECTION 2. The City Council of the City of Georgetown hereby amends
No. 330 of its Personnel Policies & Procedures dated December 1,
for City -paid dental insurance for full-time employees of the City of
indicated on Exhibit "A" attached hereto and incorporated herein by
Personnel Policy
1997 to provide
Georgetown, as
reference.
SECTION 3. All ordinances and resolutions, or parts of ordinances and
resolutions, in conflict with this Ordinance are hereby repealed, and are no longer of any
force and effect.
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SECTION 4. If any provision of this ordinance or application thereof to any
person or circumstance, shall be held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect the other
provisions, or application thereof, of this ordinance which can be given effect without the
invalid provision or application, and to this end the provisions of this ordinance are
hereby declared to be severable.
SECTION 5, The Mayor is hereby authorized to sign this ordinance and the City
Secretary to attest. This Ordinance shall become effective and be in full force and
effect immediately upon its passage in accordance with the provisions of the Charter of
the City of Georgetown.
PASSED AND APPROVED on First Reading on the r, day of January, 2001.
PASSED AND APPROVED on Second Reading on the 13 'day of February,
2001.
ATTEST:
andra D. Lee, City
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Marianne Landers Banks, City
THE CITY OF GEORGETOWN
By:
Maryellen Kersch, Mayor
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Personnel Policies and Procedure
I.
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To maintain competitive benefits
enhance employees' quality of life.
SCOPE
that will attract and retain quality employees; and to
This policy applies to eligible employees of the City.
POLICY
The City, as it deems appropriate to maintain competitive benefits and enhance quality of
life, may provide basic life, hospital, medical,a>t insurance to its full-time
employees within budget limitation as set in the City s annual budget.
Contact the Human Resources department for more information.
A. Group Health Insurance.
The City, as it deems appropriate and within budget limitations may provide basic
life, hospital and medical insurance to its full-time employees.
1. Under the provisions of the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation
Act of 1985 (COBRA) continuation coverage option of group health
insurance coverage offered by the City is provided to eligible employees
and their eligible dependents. The rights allowed under COBRA are
defined in the City of Georgetown health insurance booklets and are also
available through information provided by the Human Resources
Department. Each new employee should receive an initial COBRA
notification in his/her new employee packet. Employees are encouraged
to seek out this information if they are unsure of their rights under this
law.
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Personnel Policies and
B. Group Insurance Plan Booklet.
The Human Resources Department administers the group insurance plan, in
accordance with the terms of the contract in effect, and shall render such
assistance as is necessary to explain the operation and benefits of the plan to City
employees. See City of Georgetown Group Insurance Plan Booklet for detailed
information.
The group insurance program may be revised from time to time by the City.
Benefit provisions shall be those specified in the current contract of insurance and
shall be outlined in brochures issued to each member of the group insurance plan.
C. Social Security.
Employees of the City are covered under the provisions of the Federal Old Age
and Survivor's Insurance (Social Security) as expressed in the agreement between
the Texas State Department of Public Welfare and The City of Georgetown dated
February, 1955..
D. Unemployment Insurance.
All employees of the City are covered Linder the Texas Unemployment
Compensation Insurance program and the City pays this tax. This program
provides payments for employees separated from work by the City for reasons
other than gross misconduct.
E. Workers' Compensation Insurance.
Workers' Compensation benefits are applicable to on-the-job injuries and
resulting disability for all City employees. Benefits will be in accordance with the
provision of the Texas Employers' Liability and Workers' Compensation
Insurance Law, and with special rules and requirements of the insurance carrier.
The application and administration of this arrangement shall be handled by the
Human Resources Department in accordance with operating and procedural rules
issued by the City Manager. See INJURY LEAVE #314.
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